We are missionaries with Baptist World Mission in Cote d’Ivoire, West Africa in a church planting ministry. God has blessed us with 12 beautiful children. Each of the kids has a heart for missions and is involved in ministry. We all speak French and work with the French speaking people.

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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Update

Hi everyone!

I am away from Ivory Coast --now you get the benefit of a quick note about a dual ministry --Dan there and Me in NYC.

First, mission accomplished. My niece had a fairly smooth delivery on April 16th (Are any first deliveries very smooth?). Strong labor was about 7 hours during the day --God's timing is so very nice. Jonathan was born at 8 lb. 8 oz. healthy and fine. Both Laurelyn and Jonathan are doing fine. He is cute as you can see --even smiles a lot --how is that for a newborn. I am so happy for them and am glad I was able to be here and help out after the delivery as well. I guess I am the Great Aunt - smile. I've also been able to teach a few times and help with their VBS just a little --it has been fun; along with enjoying free time to read and do Bible study --so good.

Meanwhile, my wonderful husband has been taking care of the house, ministry, baby, 10 kids. He misses me - a good thing, smile. Maybe someday he will give his perspective on the matter of how it feels to be FRIED.

The village ministry is going so good. Seth started going out there by taxi (cost $3.00 for that), preaching in French on Sundays; and they still go together on Fridays. The room has been packed out and we need to take more chairs next time --that is a wonderful problem. Also people have been getting saved and soon we will have a baptism. We love growing pains. Keep praying for GOD to open their understanding and convict of sin to repentance.

Keep praying for my travel. Next week I leave for the Philippines --a month with Ruth and Hannah. Keep praying for Dan and all the kids at home!!! Thanks a lot.

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About Our Family

We serve with Baptist World Mission in Cote d’Ivoire, West Africa. Our ministry is church planting and includes teaching, witnessing, kids’ classes, piano, and helping wherever needed. Dan and I (Joan) do visitation every week and feel strongly that it is during this one-on-one contact that most people are saved.
My main ministry is our home. God has blessed us with 12 beautiful children, whom I home school. They range from 20 years old to 3 months. The older 7 know French fairly well. Ruth and Hannah played the piano and taught classes at 2 churches. They are going to the Philippines in the fall to work in a mission clinic and to learn midwifery. Seth plays the guitar, teaches a boys’ class, and preaches in the English church. Lydia and Susanna take care of the nursery, and are ready to substitute teach when needed. I also teach a ladies’ class or a French literacy class every week. Other than that, I try to keep up with the dust or the mud, keep food on the table, laundry and diapers in the drawers, and keep up with correspondence.
Isaiah and Stephen are finishing the 6th grade and are learning French and piano as well. The other five little ones are just cute as can be.